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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.70, 637.01 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.70, 637.01 and 265.17 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.70 : 637.01 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.70/637.01 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.70x = 637.01 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.70x = 168,919.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,919.49/461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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