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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.27, 635.87 and 350.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.27, 635.87 and 350.55 is: 483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.27 : 635.87 = 350.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.27/635.87 = 350.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.27x = 635.87 × 350.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.27x = 222,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,901.05/461.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.24

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