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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.15, 634.70 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.15, 634.70 and 285.48 is: 393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.15 : 634.70 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.15/634.70 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.15x = 634.70 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.15x = 181,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,194.87/460.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.78

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