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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.66, 638.46 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.66, 638.46 and 266.18 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.66 : 638.46 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.66/638.46 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.66x = 638.46 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.66x = 169,945.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,945.28/462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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