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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.59, 636.30 and 373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.59, 636.30 and 373.11 is: 515.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.59 : 636.30 = 373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.59/636.30 = 373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.59x = 636.30 × 373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.59x = 237,409.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,409.89/460.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.45

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