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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.48, 636.12 and 303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.48, 636.12 and 303.86 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.48 : 636.12 = 303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.48/636.12 = 303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.48x = 636.12 × 303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.48x = 193,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,291.42/461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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