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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 637.51 and 262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 637.51 and 262.77 is: 362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 637.51 = 262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/637.51 = 262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 637.51 × 262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 167,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,518.50/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.63

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