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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.22, 636.18 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.22, 636.18 and 286.44 is: 395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.22 : 636.18 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.22/636.18 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.22x = 636.18 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.22x = 182,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,227.40/461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.10

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