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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.82, 637.02 and 295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.82, 637.02 and 295.86 is: 408.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.82 : 637.02 = 295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.82/637.02 = 295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.82x = 637.02 × 295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.82x = 188,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,468.74/461.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.10

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