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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.07, 636.74 and 395.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.07, 636.74 and 395.19 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.07 : 636.74 = 395.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.07/636.74 = 395.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.07x = 636.74 × 395.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.07x = 251,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,633.28/461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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