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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.75, 637.22 and 254.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.75, 637.22 and 254.75 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.75 : 637.22 = 254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.75/637.22 = 254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.75x = 637.22 × 254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.75x = 162,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,330.52/461.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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