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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.40, 635.12 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.40, 635.12 and 336 is: 463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.40 : 635.12 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.40/635.12 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.40x = 635.12 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.40x = 213,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,400.32/460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.51

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