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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 636.89 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 636.89 and 296.16 is: 408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 636.89 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/636.89 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 636.89 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 188,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,621.34/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.32

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