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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.87, 636.46 and 382.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.87, 636.46 and 382.97 is: 527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.87 : 636.46 = 382.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.87/636.46 = 382.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.87x = 636.46 × 382.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.87x = 243,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,745.09/461.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.74

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