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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 637.60 and 284.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 637.60 and 284.91 is: 393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 637.60 = 284.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/637.60 = 284.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 637.60 × 284.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 181,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,658.62/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.23

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