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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.35, 636.75 and 264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.35, 636.75 and 264.99 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.35 : 636.75 = 264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.35/636.75 = 264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.35x = 636.75 × 264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.35x = 168,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,732.38/461.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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