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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.35, 636.65 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.35, 636.65 and 254.35 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.35 : 636.65 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.35/636.65 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.35x = 636.65 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.35x = 161,930.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,930.97/461.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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