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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.54, 635.61 and 285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.54, 635.61 and 285.94 is: 394.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.54 : 635.61 = 285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.54/635.61 = 285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.54x = 635.61 × 285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.54x = 181,746.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,746.32/460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.64

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