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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 636.45 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 636.45 and 264.72 is: 365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 636.45 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/636.45 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 636.45 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 168,481.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,481.04/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.34

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