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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 635.56 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 635.56 and 343.62 is: 474.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 635.56 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/635.56 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 635.56 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 218,391.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,391.13/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.50

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