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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 634.73 and 282.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 634.73 and 282.99 is: 390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 634.73 = 282.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/634.73 = 282.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 634.73 × 282.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 179,620.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,620.83/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.41

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