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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.18, 636.20 and 313.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.18, 636.20 and 313.90 is: 433.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.18 : 636.20 = 313.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.18/636.20 = 313.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.18x = 636.20 × 313.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.18x = 199,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,703.18/461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.03

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