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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.68, 635.98 and 388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.68, 635.98 and 388.40 is: 535.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.68 : 635.98 = 388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.68/635.98 = 388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.68x = 635.98 × 388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.68x = 247,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,014.63/461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.03

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