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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 635 and 304.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 635 and 304.84 is: 420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 635 = 304.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/635 = 304.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 635 × 304.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 193,573.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,573.40/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.81

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