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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.28, 634.92 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.28, 634.92 and 302.94 is: 417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.28 : 634.92 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.28/634.92 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.28x = 634.92 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.28x = 192,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,342.66/460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.88

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