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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 634.83 and 313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 634.83 and 313.14 is: 431.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 634.83 = 313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/634.83 = 313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 634.83 × 313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 198,790.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,790.67/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.63

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