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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.18, 635.40 and 361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.18, 635.40 and 361.75 is: 499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.18 : 635.40 = 361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.18/635.40 = 361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.18x = 635.40 × 361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.18x = 229,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,855.95/460.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.49

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