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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 635.88 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 635.88 and 344.44 is: 475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 635.88 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/635.88 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 635.88 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 219,022.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,022.51/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.76

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