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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.51, 636.85 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.51, 636.85 and 275.01 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.51 : 636.85 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.51/636.85 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.51x = 636.85 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.51x = 175,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,140.12/461.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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