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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.70, 637.09 and 282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.70, 637.09 and 282.34 is: 389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.70 : 637.09 = 282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.70/637.09 = 282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.70x = 637.09 × 282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.70x = 179,877.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,877.17/461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.59

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