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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 636.85 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 636.85 and 264.98 is: 365.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 636.85 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/636.85 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 636.85 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 168,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,752.51/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.63

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