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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.35, 635.36 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.35, 635.36 and 336.42 is: 464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.35 : 635.36 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.35/635.36 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.35x = 635.36 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.35x = 213,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,747.81/460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.32

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