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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.82, 637.30 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.82, 637.30 and 304.26 is: 419.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.82 : 637.30 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.82/637.30 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.82x = 637.30 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.82x = 193,904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,904.90/461.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.87

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