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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 634.44 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 634.44 and 285.24 is: 393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 634.44 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/634.44 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 634.44 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 180,967.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,967.67/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.41

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