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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.14, 637.08 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.14, 637.08 and 356.64 is: 492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.14 : 637.08 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.14/637.08 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.14x = 637.08 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.14x = 227,208.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,208.21/461.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.71

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