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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 635.24 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 635.24 and 304.92 is: 421.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 635.24 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/635.24 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 635.24 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 193,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,697.38/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.01

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