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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.17, 637.63 and 265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.17, 637.63 and 265.63 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.17 : 637.63 = 265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.17/637.63 = 265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.17x = 637.63 × 265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.17x = 169,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,373.66/462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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