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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.01, 634.52 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.01, 634.52 and 302.65 is: 417.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.01 : 634.52 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.01/634.52 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.01x = 634.52 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.01x = 192,037.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,037.48/460.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.46

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