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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.31, 636.67 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.31, 636.67 and 295.71 is: 408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.31 : 636.67 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.31/636.67 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.31x = 636.67 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.31x = 188,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,269.69/461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.12

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