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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.97, 637.47 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.97, 637.47 and 363.60 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.97 : 637.47 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.97/637.47 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.97x = 637.47 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.97x = 231,784.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,784.09/461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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