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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.09, 634.93 and 283.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.09, 634.93 and 283.05 is: 390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.09 : 634.93 = 283.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.09/634.93 = 283.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.09x = 634.93 × 283.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.09x = 179,716.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,716.94/460.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.61

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