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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.64, 636.90 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.64, 636.90 and 286.92 is: 395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.64 : 636.90 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.64/636.90 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.64x = 636.90 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.64x = 182,739.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,739.35/461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.85

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