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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.35, 635.11 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.35, 635.11 and 294.66 is: 406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.35 : 635.11 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.35/635.11 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.35x = 635.11 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.35x = 187,140.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,140.78/460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.52

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