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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.64, 637.68 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.64, 637.68 and 375.36 is: 518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.64 : 637.68 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.64/637.68 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.64x = 637.68 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.64x = 239,359.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,359.56/461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.50

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