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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.97, 637.09 and 312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.97, 637.09 and 312.62 is: 431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.97 : 637.09 = 312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.97/637.09 = 312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.97x = 637.09 × 312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.97x = 199,163.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,163.11/461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.12

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