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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.23, 635.50 and 356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.23, 635.50 and 356.33 is: 490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.23 : 635.50 = 356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.23/635.50 = 356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.23x = 635.50 × 356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.23x = 226,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,447.72/461.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.96

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