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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.24, 634.46 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.24, 634.46 and 367.26 is: 506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.24 : 634.46 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.24/634.46 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.24x = 634.46 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.24x = 233,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,011.78/460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.28

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