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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.82, 637.31 and 265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.82, 637.31 and 265.45 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.82 : 637.31 = 265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.82/637.31 = 265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.82x = 637.31 × 265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.82x = 169,173.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,173.94/461.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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