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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.83, 638.70 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.83, 638.70 and 266.36 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.83 : 638.70 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.83/638.70 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.83x = 638.70 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.83x = 170,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,124.13/462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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