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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.28, 636.63 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.28, 636.63 and 262.17 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.28 : 636.63 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.28/636.63 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.28x = 636.63 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.28x = 166,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,906.69/461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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