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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.45, 636.80 and 264.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.45, 636.80 and 264.97 is: 365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.45 : 636.80 = 264.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.45/636.80 = 264.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.45x = 636.80 × 264.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.45x = 168,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,732.90/461.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.66

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