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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.67, 638.55 and 266.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.67, 638.55 and 266.17 is: 367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.67 : 638.55 = 266.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.67/638.55 = 266.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.67x = 638.55 × 266.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.67x = 169,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,962.85/462.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.35

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