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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.27, 634.25 and 355.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.27, 634.25 and 355.37 is: 489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.27 : 634.25 = 355.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.27/634.25 = 355.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.27x = 634.25 × 355.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.27x = 225,391.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,391.65/460.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.70

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