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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.27, 635.42 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.27, 635.42 and 360.48 is: 497.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.27 : 635.42 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.27/635.42 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.27x = 635.42 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.27x = 229,056.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,056.20/460.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.66

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