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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.90, 637.22 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.90, 637.22 and 304.74 is: 420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.90 : 637.22 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.90/637.22 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.90x = 637.22 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.90x = 194,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,187.18/461.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.41

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