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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.38, 635.19 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.38, 635.19 and 285.66 is: 394.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.38 : 635.19 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.38/635.19 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.38x = 635.19 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.38x = 181,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,448.38/460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.13

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