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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.30, 635.13 and 391.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.30, 635.13 and 391.21 is: 538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.30 : 635.13 = 391.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.30/635.13 = 391.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.30x = 635.13 × 391.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.30x = 248,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,467.62/461.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.63

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