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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.43, 636.76 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.43, 636.76 and 251.61 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.43 : 636.76 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.43/636.76 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.43x = 636.76 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.43x = 160,213.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,213.11/461.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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