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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.50, 634.92 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.50, 634.92 and 377.46 is: 520.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.50 : 634.92 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.50/634.92 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.50x = 634.92 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.50x = 239,656.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,656.90/460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.43

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