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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.28, 636.62 and 284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.28, 636.62 and 284.29 is: 392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.28 : 636.62 = 284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.28/636.62 = 284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.28x = 636.62 × 284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.28x = 180,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,981.69/461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.34

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