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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 634.72 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 634.72 and 350.28 is: 482.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 634.72 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/634.72 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 634.72 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 222,329.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,329.72/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.19

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