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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.57, 636.98 and 251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.57, 636.98 and 251.75 is: 347.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.57 : 636.98 = 251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.57/636.98 = 251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.57x = 636.98 × 251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.57x = 160,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,355.27/461.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.41

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