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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.68, 637.68 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.68, 637.68 and 364.72 is: 503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.68 : 637.68 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.68/637.68 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.68x = 637.68 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.68x = 232,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,574.65/461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.76

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