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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.76, 638.61 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.76, 638.61 and 266.28 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.76 : 638.61 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.76/638.61 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.76x = 638.61 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.76x = 170,048.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,048.07/462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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