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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 635.42 and 311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 635.42 and 311.18 is: 429.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 635.42 = 311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/635.42 = 311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 635.42 × 311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 197,728.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,728.19/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.28

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