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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.50, 635.55 and 285.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.50, 635.55 and 285.90 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.50 : 635.55 = 285.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.50/635.55 = 285.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.50x = 635.55 × 285.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.50x = 181,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,703.75/460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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