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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.04, 637.54 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.04, 637.54 and 265.48 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.04 : 637.54 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.04/637.54 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.04x = 637.54 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.04x = 169,254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,254.12/462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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