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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.04, 690.99 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.04, 690.99 and 266.13 is: 398.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.04 : 690.99 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.04/690.99 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.04x = 690.99 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.04x = 183,893.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,893.17/461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.87

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