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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.33, 636.64 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.33, 636.64 and 251.51 is: 347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.33 : 636.64 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.33/636.64 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.33x = 636.64 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.33x = 160,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,117.16/461.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.08

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