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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 635.88 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 635.88 and 313.32 is: 432.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 635.88 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/635.88 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 635.88 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 199,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,233.92/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.59

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