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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 635.88 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 635.88 and 319 is: 440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 635.88 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/635.88 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 635.88 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 202,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,845.72/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.39

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