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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.15, 636.39 and 251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.15, 636.39 and 251.33 is: 346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.15 : 636.39 = 251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.15/636.39 = 251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.15x = 636.39 × 251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.15x = 159,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,940.72/461.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.83

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