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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 635.00 and 312.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 635.00 and 312.98 is: 431.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 635.00 = 312.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/635.00 = 312.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 635.00 × 312.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 198,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,737.56/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.79

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