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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.01, 636.17 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.01, 636.17 and 251.18 is: 346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.01 : 636.17 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.01/636.17 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.01x = 636.17 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.01x = 159,793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,793.18/461.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.62

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