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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.37, 635.44 and 303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.37, 635.44 and 303.11 is: 418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.37 : 635.44 = 303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.37/635.44 = 303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.37x = 635.44 × 303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.37x = 192,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,609.05/460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.38

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