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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.33, 636.64 and 264.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.33, 636.64 and 264.85 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.33 : 636.64 = 264.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.33/636.64 = 264.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.33x = 636.64 × 264.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.33x = 168,616.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,616.92/461.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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