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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 634.97 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 634.97 and 283.10 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 634.97 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/634.97 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 634.97 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 179,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,757.54/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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