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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 634.98 and 362.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 634.98 and 362.19 is: 499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 634.98 = 362.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/634.98 = 362.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 634.98 × 362.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 229,983.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,983.41/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.29

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