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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.23, 638.10 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.23, 638.10 and 265.70 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.23 : 638.10 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.23/638.10 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.23x = 638.10 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.23x = 169,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,544.77/462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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