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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.38, 636.73 and 306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.38, 636.73 and 306.02 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.38 : 636.73 = 306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.38/636.73 = 306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.38x = 636.73 × 306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.38x = 194,852.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,852.11/461.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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