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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 635.46 and 313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 635.46 and 313.74 is: 433.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 635.46 = 313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/635.46 = 313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 635.46 × 313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 199,369.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,369.22/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.07

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