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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.38, 635.14 and 294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.38, 635.14 and 294.56 is: 406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.38 : 635.14 = 294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.38/635.14 = 294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.38x = 635.14 × 294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.38x = 187,082.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,082.93/460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.37

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