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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 636.70 and 337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 636.70 and 337.42 is: 465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 636.70 = 337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/636.70 = 337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 636.70 × 337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 214,835.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,835.31/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.05

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