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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.74, 637.14 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.74, 637.14 and 262.58 is: 362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.74 : 637.14 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.74/637.14 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.74x = 637.14 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.74x = 167,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,300.22/461.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.33

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