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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 636.57 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 636.57 and 295.71 is: 407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 636.57 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/636.57 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 636.57 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 188,238.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,238.68/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.97

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