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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 637.40 and 262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 637.40 and 262.76 is: 362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 637.40 = 262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/637.40 = 262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 637.40 × 262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 167,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,483.22/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.56

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