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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.07, 636.26 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.07, 636.26 and 254.07 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.07 : 636.26 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.07/636.26 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.07x = 636.26 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.07x = 161,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,654.58/461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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