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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.11, 634.80 and 366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.11, 634.80 and 366.70 is: 505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.11 : 634.80 = 366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.11/634.80 = 366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.11x = 634.80 × 366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.11x = 232,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,782.38/460.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.93

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