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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.72, 635.86 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.72, 635.86 and 363.32 is: 500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.72 : 635.86 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.72/635.86 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.72x = 635.86 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.72x = 231,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,020.66/461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.35

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