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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.37, 636.37 and 295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.37, 636.37 and 295.51 is: 407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.37 : 636.37 = 295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.37/636.37 = 295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.37x = 636.37 × 295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.37x = 188,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,049.04/461.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.59

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