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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.10, 636.31 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.10, 636.31 and 251.27 is: 346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.10 : 636.31 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.10/636.31 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.10x = 636.31 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.10x = 159,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,885.61/461.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.75

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