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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.19, 636.42 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.19, 636.42 and 251.35 is: 346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.19 : 636.42 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.19/636.42 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.19x = 636.42 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.19x = 159,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,964.17/461.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.85

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