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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.63, 638.46 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.63, 638.46 and 266.20 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.63 : 638.46 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.63/638.46 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.63x = 638.46 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.63x = 169,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,958.05/462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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