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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.13, 636.67 and 351.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.13, 636.67 and 351.17 is: 484.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.13 : 636.67 = 351.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.13/636.67 = 351.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.13x = 636.67 × 351.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.13x = 223,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,579.40/461.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.85

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