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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 638.97 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 638.97 and 266.49 is: 367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 638.97 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/638.97 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 638.97 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 170,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,279.12/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.81

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