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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.84, 638.74 and 266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.84, 638.74 and 266.38 is: 367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.84 : 638.74 = 266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.84/638.74 = 266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.84x = 638.74 × 266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.84x = 170,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,147.56/462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.62

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