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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.60, 638.50 and 266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.60, 638.50 and 266.23 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.60 : 638.50 = 266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.60/638.50 = 266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.60x = 638.50 × 266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.60x = 169,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,983.33/462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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