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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.44, 634.78 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.44, 634.78 and 356.76 is: 491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.44 : 634.78 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.44/634.78 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.44x = 634.78 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.44x = 226,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,464.11/460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.84

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