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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.76, 637.08 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.76, 637.08 and 306.54 is: 422.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.76 : 637.08 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.76/637.08 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.76x = 637.08 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.76x = 195,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,290.50/461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.93

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