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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 636.48 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 636.48 and 356.10 is: 491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 636.48 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/636.48 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 636.48 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 226,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,650.53/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.48

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