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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.39, 634.60 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.39, 634.60 and 360.64 is: 497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.39 : 634.60 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.39/634.60 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.39x = 634.60 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.39x = 228,857.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,857.17/460.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.09

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