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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.47, 635.62 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.47, 635.62 and 305.27 is: 421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.47 : 635.62 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.47/635.62 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.47x = 635.62 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.47x = 194,035.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,035.72/460.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.39

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