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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.63, 637.07 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.63, 637.07 and 262.50 is: 362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.63 : 637.07 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.63/637.07 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.63x = 637.07 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.63x = 167,227.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,227.17/461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.25

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