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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 636.62 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 636.62 and 350.76 is: 483.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 636.62 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/636.62 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 636.62 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 223,299.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,299.08/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.82

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