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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.50, 636.46 and 391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.50, 636.46 and 391.74 is: 540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.50 : 636.46 = 391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.50/636.46 = 391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.50x = 636.46 × 391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.50x = 249,323.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,323.47/461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.25

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