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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 632.57 and 447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 632.57 and 447.30 is: 614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 632.57 = 447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/632.57 = 447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 632.57 × 447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 282,946.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,946.32/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.75

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