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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461, 636 and 286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461, 636 and 286.28 is: 394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461 : 636 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461/636 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461x = 636 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461x = 182,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,074.08/461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.95

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