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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.31, 636.66 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.31, 636.66 and 262.19 is: 361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.31 : 636.66 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.31/636.66 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.31x = 636.66 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.31x = 166,922.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,922.70/461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.84

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