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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.04, 636.16 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.04, 636.16 and 254 is: 350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.04 : 636.16 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.04/636.16 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.04x = 636.16 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.04x = 161,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,584.64/461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.48

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