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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.52, 635.08 and 303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.52, 635.08 and 303.10 is: 417.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.52 : 635.08 = 303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.52/635.08 = 303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.52x = 635.08 × 303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.52x = 192,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,492.75/460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.99

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