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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.26, 636.47 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.26, 636.47 and 284.16 is: 392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.26 : 636.47 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.26/636.47 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.26x = 636.47 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.26x = 180,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,861.35/461.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.10

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