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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 635.13 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 635.13 and 285.66 is: 394.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 635.13 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/635.13 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 635.13 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 181,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,431.24/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.19

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