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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.17, 691.61 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.17, 691.61 and 266.63 is: 398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.17 : 691.61 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.17/691.61 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.17x = 691.61 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.17x = 184,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,399.18/462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.98

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