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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 635.28 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 635.28 and 336.52 is: 464.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 635.28 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/635.28 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 635.28 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 213,784.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,784.43/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.14

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