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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.19, 636.41 and 264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.19, 636.41 and 264.77 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.19 : 636.41 = 264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.19/636.41 = 264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.19x = 636.41 × 264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.19x = 168,497.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,497.77/461.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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