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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.14, 636.04 and 313.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.14, 636.04 and 313.51 is: 432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.14 : 636.04 = 313.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.14/636.04 = 313.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.14x = 636.04 × 313.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.14x = 199,404.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,404.90/461.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.42

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