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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.46, 638.28 and 265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.46, 638.28 and 265.99 is: 367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.46 : 638.28 = 265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.46/638.28 = 265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.46x = 638.28 × 265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.46x = 169,776.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,776.10/462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.12

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