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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.70, 635.60 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.70, 635.60 and 363.29 is: 500.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.70 : 635.60 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.70/635.60 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.70x = 635.60 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.70x = 230,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,902.81/461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.11

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