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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.76, 637.62 and 314.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.76, 637.62 and 314.74 is: 434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.76 : 637.62 = 314.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.76/637.62 = 314.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.76x = 637.62 × 314.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.76x = 200,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,684.52/461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.61

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