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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.95, 638.87 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.95, 638.87 and 266.45 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.95 : 638.87 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.95/638.87 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.95x = 638.87 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.95x = 170,222.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,222.38/462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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