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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.16, 634.96 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.16, 634.96 and 294.44 is: 406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.16 : 634.96 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.16/634.96 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.16x = 634.96 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.16x = 186,957.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,957.62/460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.29

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