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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.04, 636.28 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.04, 636.28 and 344.40 is: 475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.04 : 636.28 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.04/636.28 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.04x = 636.28 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.04x = 219,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,134.83/461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.31

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