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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.47, 638.03 and 265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.47, 638.03 and 265.97 is: 366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.47 : 638.03 = 265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.47/638.03 = 265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.47x = 638.03 × 265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.47x = 169,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,699.10/462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.94

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