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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.66, 636.98 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.66, 636.98 and 275.13 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.66 : 636.98 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.66/636.98 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.66x = 636.98 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.66x = 175,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,250.93/461.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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