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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 692.20 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 692.20 and 266.12 is: 399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 692.20 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/692.20 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 692.20 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 184,206.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,206.93/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.12

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