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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.62, 636.84 and 295.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.62, 636.84 and 295.78 is: 408.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.62 : 636.84 = 295.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.62/636.84 = 295.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.62x = 636.84 × 295.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.62x = 188,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,364.54/461.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.05

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