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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.44, 635.00 and 313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.44, 635.00 and 313.27 is: 432.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.44 : 635.00 = 313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.44/635.00 = 313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.44x = 635.00 × 313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.44x = 198,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,923.30/460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.03

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