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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.51, 636.21 and 350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.51, 636.21 and 350.80 is: 483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.51 : 636.21 = 350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.51/636.21 = 350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.51x = 636.21 × 350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.51x = 223,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,182.19/461.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.59

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