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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 635.07 and 427.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 635.07 and 427.42 is: 589.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 635.07 = 427.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/635.07 = 427.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 635.07 × 427.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 271,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,441.62/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.63

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