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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 636.42 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 636.42 and 284.10 is: 392.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 636.42 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/636.42 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 636.42 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 180,806.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,806.92/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.14

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