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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.45, 635.96 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.45, 635.96 and 362.08 is: 500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.45 : 635.96 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.45/635.96 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.45x = 635.96 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.45x = 230,263.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,263.41/460.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.09

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