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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.15, 636.08 and 295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.15, 636.08 and 295.10 is: 407.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.15 : 636.08 = 295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.15/636.08 = 295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.15x = 636.08 × 295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.15x = 187,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,707.21/461.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.04

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