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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 636.57 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 636.57 and 377.60 is: 521.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 636.57 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/636.57 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 636.57 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 240,368.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,368.83/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.84

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