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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 636.12 and 294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 636.12 and 294.90 is: 407.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 636.12 = 294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/636.12 = 294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 636.12 × 294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 187,591.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,591.79/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.26

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