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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 635.08 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 635.08 and 361.52 is: 499.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 635.08 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/635.08 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 635.08 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 229,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,594.12/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.12

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