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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.57, 636.48 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.57, 636.48 and 372.96 is: 514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.57 : 636.48 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.57/636.48 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.57x = 636.48 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.57x = 237,381.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,381.58/461.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.30

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