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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 637.86 and 461.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 637.86 and 461.06 is: 636.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 637.86 = 461.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/637.86 = 461.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 637.86 × 461.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 294,091.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,091.73/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.62

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