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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.61, 636.86 and 295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.61, 636.86 and 295.91 is: 408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.61 : 636.86 = 295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.61/636.86 = 295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.61x = 636.86 × 295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.61x = 188,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,451.76/461.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.25

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