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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.15, 635.11 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.15, 635.11 and 313.13 is: 432.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.15 : 635.11 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.15/635.11 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.15x = 635.11 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.15x = 198,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,872.80/460.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.19

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