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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.25, 635.16 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.25, 635.16 and 283.14 is: 390.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.25 : 635.16 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.25/635.16 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.25x = 635.16 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.25x = 179,839.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,839.37/460.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.74

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