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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 636.38 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 636.38 and 286.52 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 636.38 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/636.38 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 636.38 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 182,335.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,335.60/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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