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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.17, 635.09 and 285.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.17, 635.09 and 285.57 is: 394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.17 : 635.09 = 285.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.17/635.09 = 285.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.17x = 635.09 × 285.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.17x = 181,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,362.65/460.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.12

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