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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 635.39 and 423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 635.39 and 423.46 is: 584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 635.39 = 423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/635.39 = 423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 635.39 × 423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 269,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,062.25/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.46

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