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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.34, 636.81 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.34, 636.81 and 264.93 is: 365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.34 : 636.81 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.34/636.81 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.34x = 636.81 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.34x = 168,710.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,710.07/461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.70

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