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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.35, 638.03 and 265.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.35, 638.03 and 265.85 is: 366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.35 : 638.03 = 265.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.35/638.03 = 265.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.35x = 638.03 × 265.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.35x = 169,618.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,618.95/462.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.86

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