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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 634.88 and 271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 634.88 and 271.06 is: 374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 634.88 = 271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/634.88 = 271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 634.88 × 271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 172,090.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,090.57/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.04

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