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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.56, 636.58 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.56, 636.58 and 295.56 is: 407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.56 : 636.58 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.56/636.58 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.56x = 636.58 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.56x = 188,147.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,147.58/461.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.63

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