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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.34, 636.89 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.34, 636.89 and 284.31 is: 392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.34 : 636.89 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.34/636.89 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.34x = 636.89 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.34x = 181,072.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,072.77/461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.49

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