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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.35, 634.91 and 342.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.35, 634.91 and 342.09 is: 471.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.35 : 634.91 = 342.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.35/634.91 = 342.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.35x = 634.91 × 342.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.35x = 217,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,194.65/460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.80

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