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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.75, 636.21 and 314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.75, 636.21 and 314.13 is: 432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.75 : 636.21 = 314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.75/636.21 = 314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.75x = 636.21 × 314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.75x = 199,852.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,852.65/461.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.82

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