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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 636.14 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 636.14 and 277.08 is: 382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 636.14 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/636.14 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 636.14 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 176,261.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,261.67/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.28

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