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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 637.02 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 637.02 and 395.64 is: 546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 637.02 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/637.02 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 637.02 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 252,030.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,030.59/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.51

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