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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 634.80 and 285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 634.80 and 285.45 is: 393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 634.80 = 285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/634.80 = 285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 634.80 × 285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 181,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,203.66/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.92

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