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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.63, 636.91 and 284.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.63, 636.91 and 284.53 is: 392.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.63 : 636.91 = 284.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.63/636.91 = 284.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.63x = 636.91 × 284.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.63x = 181,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,220.00/461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.57

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