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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.69, 637.38 and 356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.69, 637.38 and 356.54 is: 492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.69 : 637.38 = 356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.69/637.38 = 356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.69x = 637.38 × 356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.69x = 227,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,248.28/461.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.21

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