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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.97, 692.82 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.97, 692.82 and 266.73 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.97 : 692.82 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.97/692.82 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.97x = 692.82 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.97x = 184,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,795.88/461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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