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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 637.26 and 287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 637.26 and 287.14 is: 396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 637.26 = 287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/637.26 = 287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 637.26 × 287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 182,982.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,982.84/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.24

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