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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.89, 638.04 and 374.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.89, 638.04 and 374.41 is: 517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.89 : 638.04 = 374.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.89/638.04 = 374.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.89x = 638.04 × 374.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.89x = 238,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,888.56/461.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.20

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