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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.88, 637.14 and 314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.88, 637.14 and 314.60 is: 433.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.88 : 637.14 = 314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.88/637.14 = 314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.88x = 637.14 × 314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.88x = 200,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,444.24/461.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.97

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