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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.58, 636.98 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.58, 636.98 and 254.58 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.58 : 636.98 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.58/636.98 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.58x = 636.98 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.58x = 162,161.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,161.10/461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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