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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 636.80 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 636.80 and 295.41 is: 407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 636.80 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/636.80 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 636.80 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 188,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,117.09/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.96

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