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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.37, 636.62 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.37, 636.62 and 264.86 is: 365.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.37 : 636.62 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.37/636.62 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.37x = 636.62 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.37x = 168,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,615.17/461.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.47

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