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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.58, 636.72 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.58, 636.72 and 295.62 is: 407.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.58 : 636.72 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.58/636.72 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.58x = 636.72 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.58x = 188,227.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,227.17/461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.79

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