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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.00, 636.35 and 343.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.00, 636.35 and 343.01 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.00 : 636.35 = 343.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.00/636.35 = 343.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.00x = 636.35 × 343.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.00x = 218,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,274.29/461.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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