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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.18, 636.44 and 264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.18, 636.44 and 264.70 is: 365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.18 : 636.44 = 264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.18/636.44 = 264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.18x = 636.44 × 264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.18x = 168,465.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,465.67/461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.29

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