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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.20, 635.04 and 285.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.20, 635.04 and 285.51 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.20 : 635.04 = 285.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.20/635.04 = 285.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.20x = 635.04 × 285.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.20x = 181,310.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,310.27/460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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