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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 635.50 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 635.50 and 367.58 is: 507.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 635.50 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/635.50 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 635.50 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 233,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,597.09/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.14

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