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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 636.09 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 636.09 and 261.72 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 636.09 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/636.09 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 636.09 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 166,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,477.47/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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