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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.04, 633.40 and 389.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.04, 633.40 and 389.95 is: 536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.04 : 633.40 = 389.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.04/633.40 = 389.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.04x = 633.40 × 389.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.04x = 246,994.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,994.33/460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.90

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