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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 636.46 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 636.46 and 284.16 is: 392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 636.46 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/636.46 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 636.46 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 180,854.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,854.57/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.17

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