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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.99, 638.85 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.99, 638.85 and 266.46 is: 367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.99 : 638.85 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.99/638.85 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.99x = 638.85 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.99x = 170,227.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,227.97/462.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.67

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