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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.98, 636.12 and 261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.98, 636.12 and 261.83 is: 361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.98 : 636.12 = 261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.98/636.12 = 261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.98x = 636.12 × 261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.98x = 166,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,555.30/460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.31

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