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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.45, 636.62 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.45, 636.62 and 295.64 is: 407.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.45 : 636.62 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.45/636.62 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.45x = 636.62 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.45x = 188,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,207.15/461.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.86

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