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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.84, 636.90 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.84, 636.90 and 351.32 is: 484.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.84 : 636.90 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.84/636.90 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.84x = 636.90 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.84x = 223,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,755.71/461.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.49

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