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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.90, 638.82 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.90, 638.82 and 266.40 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.90 : 638.82 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.90/638.82 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.90x = 638.82 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.90x = 170,181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,181.65/462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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