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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.05, 634.92 and 285.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.05, 634.92 and 285.42 is: 393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.05 : 634.92 = 285.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.05/634.92 = 285.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.05x = 634.92 × 285.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.05x = 181,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,215.69/460.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.91

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