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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.51, 638.48 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.51, 638.48 and 265.98 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.51 : 638.48 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.51/638.48 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.51x = 638.48 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.51x = 169,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,825.97/462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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