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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.44, 636 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.44, 636 and 395.84 is: 545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.44 : 636 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.44/636 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.44x = 636 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.44x = 251,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,754.24/461.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.58

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