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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.05, 635.94 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.05, 635.94 and 295.47 is: 407.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.05 : 635.94 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.05/635.94 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.05x = 635.94 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.05x = 187,901.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,901.19/461.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.55

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