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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.87, 636.01 and 261.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.87, 636.01 and 261.69 is: 361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.87 : 636.01 = 261.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.87/636.01 = 261.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.87x = 636.01 × 261.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.87x = 166,439.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,439.26/460.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.14

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