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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 635.16 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 635.16 and 302.96 is: 418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 635.16 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/635.16 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 635.16 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 192,428.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,428.07/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.25

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