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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.73, 637.19 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.73, 637.19 and 251.91 is: 347.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.73 : 637.19 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.73/637.19 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.73x = 637.19 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.73x = 160,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,514.53/461.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.64

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