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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.13, 684.35 and 461.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.13, 684.35 and 461.19 is: 636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.13 : 684.35 = 461.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.13/684.35 = 461.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.13x = 684.35 × 461.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.13x = 315,617.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,617.37/496.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.17

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