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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 635.16 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 635.16 and 310.92 is: 428.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 635.16 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/635.16 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 635.16 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 197,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,483.95/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.79

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