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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.10, 634.44 and 312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.10, 634.44 and 312.44 is: 430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.10 : 634.44 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.10/634.44 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.10x = 634.44 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.10x = 198,224.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,224.43/460.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.83

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