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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.82, 637.36 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.82, 637.36 and 262.68 is: 362.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.82 : 637.36 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.82/637.36 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.82x = 637.36 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.82x = 167,421.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,421.72/461.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.53

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