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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.45, 636.69 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.45, 636.69 and 264.92 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.45 : 636.69 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.45/636.69 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.45x = 636.69 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.45x = 168,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,671.91/461.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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