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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.97, 637.34 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.97, 637.34 and 304.68 is: 420.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.97 : 637.34 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.97/637.34 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.97x = 637.34 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.97x = 194,185.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,185.62/461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.34

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