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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.25, 636.35 and 439.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.25, 636.35 and 439.85 is: 608.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.25 : 636.35 = 439.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.25/636.35 = 439.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.25x = 636.35 × 439.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.25x = 279,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,898.55/460.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.14

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