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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.27, 635.29 and 311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.27, 635.29 and 311.10 is: 429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.27 : 635.29 = 311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.27/635.29 = 311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.27x = 635.29 × 311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.27x = 197,639.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,639.10/460.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.40

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