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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.13, 636.83 and 344.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.13, 636.83 and 344.49 is: 475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.13 : 636.83 = 344.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.13/636.83 = 344.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.13x = 636.83 × 344.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.13x = 219,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,381.57/461.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.75

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