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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.52, 636 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.52, 636 and 363.32 is: 501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.52 : 636 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.52/636 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.52x = 636 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.52x = 231,071.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,071.52/460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.76

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