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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.88, 638.64 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.88, 638.64 and 266.32 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.88 : 638.64 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.88/638.64 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.88x = 638.64 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.88x = 170,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,082.60/462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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