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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 635.76 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 635.76 and 453.84 is: 626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 635.76 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/635.76 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 635.76 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 288,533.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,533.32/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.81

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