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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 636.66 and 295.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 636.66 and 295.55 is: 407.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 636.66 = 295.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/636.66 = 295.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 636.66 × 295.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 188,164.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,164.07/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.81

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