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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.46, 638.23 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.46, 638.23 and 266.04 is: 367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.46 : 638.23 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.46/638.23 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.46x = 638.23 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.46x = 169,794.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,794.71/462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.16

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