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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.46, 636.78 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.46, 636.78 and 264.96 is: 365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.46 : 636.78 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.46/636.78 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.46x = 636.78 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.46x = 168,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,721.23/461.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.62

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