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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 637.27 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 637.27 and 251.97 is: 347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 637.27 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/637.27 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 637.27 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 160,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,570.97/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.71

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