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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.02, 691.65 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.02, 691.65 and 266.14 is: 399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.02 : 691.65 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.02/691.65 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.02x = 691.65 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.02x = 184,075.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,075.73/461.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.28

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