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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.28, 634.80 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.28, 634.80 and 285.44 is: 393.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.28 : 634.80 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.28/634.80 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.28x = 634.80 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.28x = 181,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,197.31/460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.67

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