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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.34, 636.86 and 284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.34, 636.86 and 284.33 is: 392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.34 : 636.86 = 284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.34/636.86 = 284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.34x = 636.86 × 284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.34x = 181,080.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,080.71/461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.51

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