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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.02, 636.10 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.02, 636.10 and 264.53 is: 364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.02 : 636.10 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.02/636.10 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.02x = 636.10 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.02x = 168,267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,267.53/461.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.99

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