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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.39, 635.59 and 355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.39, 635.59 and 355.25 is: 490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.39 : 635.59 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.39/635.59 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.39x = 635.59 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.39x = 225,793.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,793.35/460.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.44

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