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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.33, 635.70 and 393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.33, 635.70 and 393.55 is: 543.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.33 : 635.70 = 393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.33/635.70 = 393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.33x = 635.70 × 393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.33x = 250,178.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,178.15/460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.48

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