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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.67, 637.13 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.67, 637.13 and 350.96 is: 484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.67 : 637.13 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.67/637.13 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.67x = 637.13 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.67x = 223,602.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,602.20/461.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.33

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