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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.70, 635.76 and 382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.70, 635.76 and 382.77 is: 527.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.70 : 635.76 = 382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.70/635.76 = 382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.70x = 635.76 × 382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.70x = 243,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,349.86/461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.07

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