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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 635.04 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 635.04 and 344.52 is: 474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 635.04 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/635.04 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 635.04 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 218,783.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,783.98/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.42

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