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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.22, 636.42 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.22, 636.42 and 391.56 is: 540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.22 : 636.42 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.22/636.42 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.22x = 636.42 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.22x = 249,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,196.62/461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.30

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