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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.49, 636.03 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.49, 636.03 and 336.96 is: 464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.49 : 636.03 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.49/636.03 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.49x = 636.03 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.49x = 214,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,316.67/461.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.40

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