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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.31, 636.61 and 254.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.31, 636.61 and 254.31 is: 350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.31 : 636.61 = 254.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.31/636.61 = 254.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.31x = 636.61 × 254.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.31x = 161,896.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,896.29/461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.95

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