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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.77, 637.13 and 287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.77, 637.13 and 287.15 is: 396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.77 : 637.13 = 287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.77/637.13 = 287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.77x = 637.13 × 287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.77x = 182,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,949.41/461.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.19

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