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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.29, 634.80 and 397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.29, 634.80 and 397.35 is: 548.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.29 : 634.80 = 397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.29/634.80 = 397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.29x = 634.80 × 397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.29x = 252,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,237.78/460.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.00

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