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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.76, 638.48 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.76, 638.48 and 266.39 is: 367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.76 : 638.48 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.76/638.48 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.76x = 638.48 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.76x = 170,084.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,084.56/462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.54

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