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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.94, 636.10 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.94, 636.10 and 261.72 is: 361.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.94 : 636.10 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.94/636.10 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.94x = 636.10 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.94x = 166,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,479.44/460.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.18

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