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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.35, 636.85 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.35, 636.85 and 284.34 is: 392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.35 : 636.85 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.35/636.85 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.35x = 636.85 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.35x = 181,083.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,083.07/461.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.50

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