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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.76, 636.84 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.76, 636.84 and 358.08 is: 493.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.76 : 636.84 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.76/636.84 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.76x = 636.84 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.76x = 228,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,039.67/461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.85

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