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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.50, 636.16 and 303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.50, 636.16 and 303.86 is: 418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.50 : 636.16 = 303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.50/636.16 = 303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.50x = 636.16 × 303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.50x = 193,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,303.58/461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.86

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