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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.97, 637.20 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.97, 637.20 and 415.26 is: 572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.97 : 637.20 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.97/637.20 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.97x = 637.20 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.97x = 264,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,603.67/461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.77

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