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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.44, 692.79 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.44, 692.79 and 266.68 is: 400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.44 : 692.79 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.44/692.79 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.44x = 692.79 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.44x = 184,753.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,753.24/461.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.38

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