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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 635.86 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 635.86 and 355.76 is: 491.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 635.86 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/635.86 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 635.86 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 226,213.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,213.55/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.49

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