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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.34, 634.96 and 285.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.34, 634.96 and 285.67 is: 394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.34 : 634.96 = 285.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.34/634.96 = 285.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.34x = 634.96 × 285.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.34x = 181,386.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,386.72/460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.03

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