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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.58, 637.08 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.58, 637.08 and 368.46 is: 508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.58 : 637.08 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.58/637.08 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.58x = 637.08 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.58x = 234,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,738.50/461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.55

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