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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.51, 636.91 and 262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.51, 636.91 and 262.35 is: 362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.51 : 636.91 = 262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.51/636.91 = 262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.51x = 636.91 × 262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.51x = 167,095.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,095.05/461.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.06

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