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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 636.92 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 636.92 and 251.71 is: 347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 636.92 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/636.92 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 636.92 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 160,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,316.28/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.35

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