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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 635.05 and 335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 635.05 and 335.85 is: 463.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 635.05 = 335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/635.05 = 335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 635.05 × 335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 213,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,281.54/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.29

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