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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.48, 635.20 and 395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.48, 635.20 and 395.36 is: 545.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.48 : 635.20 = 395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.48/635.20 = 395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.48x = 635.20 × 395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.48x = 251,132.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,132.67/460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.37

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