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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.05, 635.72 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.05, 635.72 and 335.50 is: 463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.05 : 635.72 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.05/635.72 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.05x = 635.72 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.05x = 213,282.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,282.38/460.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.61

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