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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 636.88 and 262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 636.88 and 262.38 is: 362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 636.88 = 262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/636.88 = 262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 636.88 × 262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 167,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,104.57/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.06

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