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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.72, 638.48 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.72, 638.48 and 266.19 is: 367.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.72 : 638.48 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.72/638.48 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.72x = 638.48 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.72x = 169,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,955.66/462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.30

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