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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 637.62 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 637.62 and 284.96 is: 393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 637.62 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/637.62 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 637.62 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 181,696.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,696.20/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.33

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