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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.63, 638.43 and 266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.63, 638.43 and 266.15 is: 367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.63 : 638.43 = 266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.63/638.43 = 266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.63x = 638.43 × 266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.63x = 169,916.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,916.81/462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.29

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