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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.71, 637.16 and 262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.71, 637.16 and 262.53 is: 362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.71 : 637.16 = 262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.71/637.16 = 262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.71x = 637.16 × 262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.71x = 167,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,273.61/461.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.29

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