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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 635.14 and 362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 635.14 and 362.60 is: 500.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 635.14 = 362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/635.14 = 362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 635.14 × 362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 230,301.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,301.76/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.50

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