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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.48, 636.48 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.48, 636.48 and 368.10 is: 507.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.48 : 636.48 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.48/636.48 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.48x = 636.48 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.48x = 234,288.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,288.29/461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.69

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