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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.50, 636.88 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.50, 636.88 and 254.50 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.50 : 636.88 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.50/636.88 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.50x = 636.88 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.50x = 162,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,085.96/461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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