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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.33, 635.33 and 294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.33, 635.33 and 294.53 is: 406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.33 : 635.33 = 294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.33/635.33 = 294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.33x = 635.33 × 294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.33x = 187,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,126.86/460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.51

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