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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.19, 637.84 and 265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.19, 637.84 and 265.69 is: 366.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.19 : 637.84 = 265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.19/637.84 = 265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.19x = 637.84 × 265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.19x = 169,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,467.71/462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.66

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