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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 635.76 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 635.76 and 343.92 is: 474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 635.76 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/635.76 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 635.76 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 218,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,650.58/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.75

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