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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.17, 633.15 and 386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.17, 633.15 and 386.01 is: 531.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.17 : 633.15 = 386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.17/633.15 = 386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.17x = 633.15 × 386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.17x = 244,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,402.23/460.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.11

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