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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.53, 635.27 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.53, 635.27 and 303.21 is: 418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.53 : 635.27 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.53/635.27 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.53x = 635.27 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.53x = 192,618.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,618.70/460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.25

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