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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.34, 635.10 and 305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.34, 635.10 and 305 is: 420.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.34 : 635.10 = 305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.34/635.10 = 305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.34x = 635.10 × 305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.34x = 193,705.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,705.50/460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.79

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