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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.99, 635.85 and 368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.99, 635.85 and 368.44 is: 507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.99 : 635.85 = 368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.99/635.85 = 368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.99x = 635.85 × 368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.99x = 234,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,270.98/461.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.09

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