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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.55, 691.66 and 266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.55, 691.66 and 266.55 is: 399.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.55 : 691.66 = 266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.55/691.66 = 266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.55x = 691.66 × 266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.55x = 184,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,361.97/461.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.44

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