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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.82, 635.40 and 350.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.82, 635.40 and 350.65 is: 482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.82 : 635.40 = 350.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.82/635.40 = 350.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.82x = 635.40 × 350.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.82x = 222,803.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,803.01/461.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.45

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