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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.36, 636.53 and 362.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.36, 636.53 and 362.95 is: 500.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.36 : 636.53 = 362.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.36/636.53 = 362.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.36x = 636.53 × 362.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.36x = 231,025.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,025.16/461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.75

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