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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.64, 637.06 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.64, 637.06 and 304.50 is: 420.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.64 : 637.06 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.64/637.06 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.64x = 637.06 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.64x = 193,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,984.77/461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.21

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