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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 634.89 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 634.89 and 283.02 is: 390.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 634.89 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/634.89 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 634.89 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 179,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,686.57/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.62

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