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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.07, 635.36 and 394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.07, 635.36 and 394.19 is: 544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.07 : 635.36 = 394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.07/635.36 = 394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.07x = 635.36 × 394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.07x = 250,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,450.37/460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.38

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