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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.33, 634.72 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.33, 634.72 and 350.15 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.33 : 634.72 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.33/634.72 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.33x = 634.72 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.33x = 222,245.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,245.46/461.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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