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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 637.18 and 262.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 637.18 and 262.61 is: 362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 637.18 = 262.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/637.18 = 262.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 637.18 × 262.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 167,326.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,326.00/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.34

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