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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 636.51 and 356.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 636.51 and 356.37 is: 491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 636.51 = 356.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/636.51 = 356.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 636.51 × 356.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 226,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,835.38/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.63

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