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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.67, 636.89 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.67, 636.89 and 304.25 is: 419.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.67 : 636.89 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.67/636.89 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.67x = 636.89 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.67x = 193,769.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,769.08/461.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.71

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