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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 635.16 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 635.16 and 305.52 is: 421.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 635.16 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/635.16 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 635.16 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 194,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,054.08/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.78

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