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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 635.31 and 313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 635.31 and 313.06 is: 432.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 635.31 = 313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/635.31 = 313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 635.31 × 313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 198,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,890.15/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.03

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