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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 638.80 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 638.80 and 266.42 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 638.80 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/638.80 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 638.80 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 170,191.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,191.53/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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