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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.24, 635 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.24, 635 and 437.16 is: 603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.24 : 635 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.24/635 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.24x = 635 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.24x = 277,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,596.60/460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.16

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