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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.40, 638.10 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.40, 638.10 and 265.90 is: 366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.40 : 638.10 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.40/638.10 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.40x = 638.10 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.40x = 169,670.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,670.79/462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.94

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