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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 636.90 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 636.90 and 254.52 is: 351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 636.90 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/636.90 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 636.90 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 162,103.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,103.79/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.24

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