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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 634.72 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 634.72 and 285.44 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 634.72 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/634.72 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 634.72 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 181,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,174.48/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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