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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.83, 636.64 and 337.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.83, 636.64 and 337.63 is: 465.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.83 : 636.64 = 337.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.83/636.64 = 337.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.83x = 636.64 × 337.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.83x = 214,948.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,948.76/461.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.43

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