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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 635.15 and 334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 635.15 and 334.24 is: 461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 635.15 = 334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/635.15 = 334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 635.15 × 334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 212,291.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,291.78/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.29

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