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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.00, 635.31 and 312.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.00, 635.31 and 312.38 is: 431.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.00 : 635.31 = 312.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.00/635.31 = 312.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.00x = 635.31 × 312.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.00x = 198,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,454.96/460.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.43

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