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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.70, 637.22 and 284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.70, 637.22 and 284.63 is: 392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.70 : 637.22 = 284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.70/637.22 = 284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.70x = 637.22 × 284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.70x = 181,369.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,369.45/461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.83

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