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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.12, 635.03 and 294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.12, 635.03 and 294.39 is: 406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.12 : 635.03 = 294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.12/635.03 = 294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.12x = 635.03 × 294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.12x = 186,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,946.48/460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.30

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