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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 635.34 and 305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 635.34 and 305.40 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 635.34 = 305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/635.34 = 305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 635.34 × 305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 194,032.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,032.84/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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