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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.11, 636.10 and 286.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.11, 636.10 and 286.15 is: 394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.11 : 636.10 = 286.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.11/636.10 = 286.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.11x = 636.10 × 286.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.11x = 182,020.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,020.02/461.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.74

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