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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.02, 635.97 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.02, 635.97 and 305.50 is: 421.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.02 : 635.97 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.02/635.97 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.02x = 635.97 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.02x = 194,288.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,288.84/461.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.43

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