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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.33, 636.84 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.33, 636.84 and 304.04 is: 419.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.33 : 636.84 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.33/636.84 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.33x = 636.84 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.33x = 193,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,623.31/461.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.71

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