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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.53, 636.99 and 304.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.53, 636.99 and 304.15 is: 419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.53 : 636.99 = 304.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.53/636.99 = 304.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.53x = 636.99 × 304.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.53x = 193,740.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,740.51/461.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.78

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