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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.62, 691.82 and 266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.62, 691.82 and 266.75 is: 399.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.62 : 691.82 = 266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.62/691.82 = 266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.62x = 691.82 × 266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.62x = 184,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,542.99/461.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.77

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