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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 636.48 and 357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 636.48 and 357.84 is: 493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 636.48 = 357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/636.48 = 357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 636.48 × 357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 227,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,758.00/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.50

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