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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.13, 635.45 and 343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.13, 635.45 and 343.49 is: 474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.13 : 635.45 = 343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.13/635.45 = 343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.13x = 635.45 × 343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.13x = 218,265.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,265.83/460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.36

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