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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.23, 636.41 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.23, 636.41 and 264.69 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.23 : 636.41 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.23/636.41 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.23x = 636.41 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.23x = 168,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,452.02/461.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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