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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.31, 635.36 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.31, 635.36 and 367.70 is: 507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.31 : 635.36 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.31/635.36 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.31x = 635.36 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.31x = 233,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,616.86/460.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.53

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