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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.49, 635.45 and 419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.49, 635.45 and 419.18 is: 578.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.49 : 635.45 = 419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.49/635.45 = 419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.49x = 635.45 × 419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.49x = 266,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,362.66/460.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.44

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