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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.63, 637.05 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.63, 637.05 and 254.63 is: 351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.63 : 637.05 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.63/637.05 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.63x = 637.05 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.63x = 162,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,207.58/461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.38

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