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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.97, 638.28 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.97, 638.28 and 352.08 is: 486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.97 : 638.28 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.97/638.28 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.97x = 638.28 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.97x = 224,725.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,725.62/461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.45

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