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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 635.38 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 635.38 and 285.84 is: 394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 635.38 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/635.38 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 635.38 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 181,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,617.02/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.29

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