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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.10, 635.05 and 283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.10, 635.05 and 283.22 is: 390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.10 : 635.05 = 283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.10/635.05 = 283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.10x = 635.05 × 283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.10x = 179,854.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,854.27/460.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.90

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