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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.10, 635.79 and 313.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.10, 635.79 and 313.83 is: 432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.10 : 635.79 = 313.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.10/635.79 = 313.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.10x = 635.79 × 313.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.10x = 199,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,529.98/461.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.73

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