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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.48, 636.83 and 251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.48, 636.83 and 251.66 is: 347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.48 : 636.83 = 251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.48/636.83 = 251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.48x = 636.83 × 251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.48x = 160,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,266.48/461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.29

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