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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.44, 636.84 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.44, 636.84 and 350.72 is: 484.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.44 : 636.84 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.44/636.84 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.44x = 636.84 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.44x = 223,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,352.52/461.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.03

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