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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 636.32 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 636.32 and 264.49 is: 364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 636.32 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/636.32 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 636.32 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 168,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,300.28/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.98

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