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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 635.16 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 635.16 and 285.50 is: 393.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 635.16 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/635.16 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 635.16 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 181,338.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,338.18/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.99

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