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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.03, 635.99 and 313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.03, 635.99 and 313.61 is: 432.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.03 : 635.99 = 313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.03/635.99 = 313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.03x = 635.99 × 313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.03x = 199,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,448.08/461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.62

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