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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.24, 634.69 and 355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.24, 634.69 and 355.16 is: 489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.24 : 634.69 = 355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.24/634.69 = 355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.24x = 634.69 × 355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.24x = 225,414.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,414.96/460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.78

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