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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.63, 637.36 and 351.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.63, 637.36 and 351.67 is: 485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.63 : 637.36 = 351.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.63/637.36 = 351.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.63x = 637.36 × 351.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.63x = 224,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,140.39/461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.54

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