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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.82, 637.29 and 262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.82, 637.29 and 262.63 is: 362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.82 : 637.29 = 262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.82/637.29 = 262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.82x = 637.29 × 262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.82x = 167,371.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,371.47/461.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.42

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