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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.02, 634.94 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.02, 634.94 and 302.67 is: 417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.02 : 634.94 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.02/634.94 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.02x = 634.94 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.02x = 192,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,176.91/460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.76

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