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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.58, 636.82 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.58, 636.82 and 295.98 is: 408.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.58 : 636.82 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.58/636.82 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.58x = 636.82 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.58x = 188,485.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,485.98/461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.35

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