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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.24, 635.20 and 362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.24, 635.20 and 362.73 is: 500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.24 : 635.20 = 362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.24/635.20 = 362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.24x = 635.20 × 362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.24x = 230,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,406.10/460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.62

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