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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.38, 634.92 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.38, 634.92 and 335.99 is: 463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.38 : 634.92 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.38/634.92 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.38x = 634.92 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.38x = 213,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,326.77/460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.37

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