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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.20, 636.46 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.20, 636.46 and 251.38 is: 346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.20 : 636.46 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.20/636.46 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.20x = 636.46 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.20x = 159,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,993.31/461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.91

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