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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.03, 636.31 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.03, 636.31 and 303.68 is: 419.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.03 : 636.31 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.03/636.31 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.03x = 636.31 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.03x = 193,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,234.88/461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.14

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