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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.02, 635.79 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.02, 635.79 and 305.50 is: 421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.02 : 635.79 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.02/635.79 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.02x = 635.79 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.02x = 194,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,233.85/461.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.31

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