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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.50, 635.52 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.50, 635.52 and 305.28 is: 421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.50 : 635.52 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.50/635.52 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.50x = 635.52 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.50x = 194,011.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,011.55/460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.31

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