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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.36, 636.74 and 296.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.36, 636.74 and 296.05 is: 408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.36 : 636.74 = 296.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.36/636.74 = 296.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.36x = 636.74 × 296.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.36x = 188,503.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,503.80/461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.59

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