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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 636.66 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 636.66 and 306 is: 422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 636.66 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/636.66 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 636.66 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 194,817.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,817.96/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.12

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