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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.36, 636.45 and 284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.36, 636.45 and 284.38 is: 392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.36 : 636.45 = 284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.36/636.45 = 284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.36x = 636.45 × 284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.36x = 180,990.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,990.47/461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.30

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