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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.83, 638.73 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.83, 638.73 and 266.37 is: 367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.83 : 638.73 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.83/638.73 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.83x = 638.73 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.83x = 170,138.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,138.51/462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.61

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