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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 635.29 and 391.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 635.29 and 391.23 is: 538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 635.29 = 391.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/635.29 = 391.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 635.29 × 391.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 248,545.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,545.73/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.68

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