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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 639.81 and 443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 639.81 and 443.26 is: 615.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 639.81 = 443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/639.81 = 443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 639.81 × 443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 283,596.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,596.77/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.08

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