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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.03, 636.15 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.03, 636.15 and 284.02 is: 391.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.03 : 636.15 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.03/636.15 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.03x = 636.15 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.03x = 180,679.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,679.32/461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.90

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