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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.02, 634.59 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.02, 634.59 and 304.50 is: 420.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.02 : 634.59 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.02/634.59 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.02x = 634.59 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.02x = 193,232.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,232.66/460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.05

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