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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 635.40 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 635.40 and 303.50 is: 418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 635.40 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/635.40 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 635.40 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 192,843.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,843.90/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.68

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