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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 634.95 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 634.95 and 335.98 is: 463.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 634.95 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/634.95 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 634.95 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 213,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,330.50/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.40

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