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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.17, 636.40 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.17, 636.40 and 251.34 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.17 : 636.40 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.17/636.40 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.17x = 636.40 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.17x = 159,952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,952.78/461.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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