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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.56, 636.54 and 311.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.56, 636.54 and 311.92 is: 430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.56 : 636.54 = 311.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.56/636.54 = 311.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.56x = 636.54 × 311.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.56x = 198,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,549.56/461.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.17

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