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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.40, 630.51 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.40, 630.51 and 454.32 is: 622.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.40 : 630.51 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.40/630.51 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.40x = 630.51 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.40x = 286,451.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,451.60/460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.19

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