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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.38, 636.70 and 264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.38, 636.70 and 264.90 is: 365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.38 : 636.70 = 264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.38/636.70 = 264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.38x = 636.70 × 264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.38x = 168,661.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,661.83/461.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.56

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