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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.06, 635.43 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.06, 635.43 and 373.18 is: 515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.06 : 635.43 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.06/635.43 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.06x = 635.43 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.06x = 237,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,129.77/460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.43

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