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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.60, 636.72 and 306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.60, 636.72 and 306.40 is: 422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.60 : 636.72 = 306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.60/636.72 = 306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.60x = 636.72 × 306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.60x = 195,091.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,091.01/461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.64

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