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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.77, 636.73 and 428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.77, 636.73 and 428.96 is: 591.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.77 : 636.73 = 428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.77/636.73 = 428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.77x = 636.73 × 428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.77x = 273,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,132.22/461.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.49

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