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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.50, 634.98 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.50, 634.98 and 294.72 is: 406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.50 : 634.98 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.50/634.98 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.50x = 634.98 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.50x = 187,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,141.31/460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.39

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