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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.02, 636.04 and 261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.02, 636.04 and 261.83 is: 361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.02 : 636.04 = 261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.02/636.04 = 261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.02x = 636.04 × 261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.02x = 166,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,530.52/461.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.22

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