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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.28, 636.55 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.28, 636.55 and 251.46 is: 347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.28 : 636.55 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.28/636.55 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.28x = 636.55 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.28x = 160,066.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,066.86/461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.01

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