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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 636.47 and 303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 636.47 and 303.86 is: 419.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 636.47 = 303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/636.47 = 303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 636.47 × 303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 193,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,400.13/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.42

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