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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 635.04 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 635.04 and 377.32 is: 520.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 635.04 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/635.04 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 635.04 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 239,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,613.29/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.90

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