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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.61, 637.32 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.61, 637.32 and 295.89 is: 408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.61 : 637.32 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.61/637.32 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.61x = 637.32 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.61x = 188,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,576.61/461.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.52

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