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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.48, 636.09 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.48, 636.09 and 401.50 is: 553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.48 : 636.09 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.48/636.09 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.48x = 636.09 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.48x = 255,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,391.21/461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.42

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