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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 636.18 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 636.18 and 264.52 is: 364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 636.18 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/636.18 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 636.18 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 168,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,282.33/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.97

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