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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.26, 636.33 and 313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.26, 636.33 and 313.84 is: 432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.26 : 636.33 = 313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.26/636.33 = 313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.26x = 636.33 × 313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.26x = 199,705.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,705.81/461.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.96

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