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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.32, 638.05 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.32, 638.05 and 265.79 is: 366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.32 : 638.05 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.32/638.05 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.32x = 638.05 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.32x = 169,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,584.12/462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.82

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