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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.67, 636.21 and 383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.67, 636.21 and 383.10 is: 527.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.67 : 636.21 = 383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.67/636.21 = 383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.67x = 636.21 × 383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.67x = 243,732.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,732.05/461.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.94

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