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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 636.52 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 636.52 and 337.04 is: 464.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 636.52 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/636.52 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 636.52 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 214,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,532.70/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.84

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