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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.47, 634.37 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.47, 634.37 and 377.44 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.47 : 634.37 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.47/634.37 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.47x = 634.37 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.47x = 239,436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,436.61/460.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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