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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 635.00 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 635.00 and 360.68 is: 497.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 635.00 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/635.00 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 635.00 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 229,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,026.82/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.74

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