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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.13, 634.52 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.13, 634.52 and 302.72 is: 417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.13 : 634.52 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.13/634.52 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.13x = 634.52 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.13x = 192,079.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,079.48/460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.45

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