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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.28, 636.60 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.28, 636.60 and 286.64 is: 395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.28 : 636.60 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.28/636.60 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.28x = 636.60 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.28x = 182,475.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,475.02/461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.58

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