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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.28, 636.72 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.28, 636.72 and 306 is: 422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.28 : 636.72 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.28/636.72 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.28x = 636.72 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.28x = 194,836.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,836.32/461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.38

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