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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.93, 636.80 and 345.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.93, 636.80 and 345.29 is: 476.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.93 : 636.80 = 345.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.93/636.80 = 345.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.93x = 636.80 × 345.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.93x = 219,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,875.76/461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.00

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