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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.55, 636.94 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.55, 636.94 and 251.74 is: 347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.55 : 636.94 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.55/636.94 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.55x = 636.94 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.55x = 160,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,343.28/461.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.40

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