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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.23, 636.49 and 264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.23, 636.49 and 264.73 is: 365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.23 : 636.49 = 264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.23/636.49 = 264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.23x = 636.49 × 264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.23x = 168,498.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,498.00/461.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.32

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