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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.63, 635.54 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.63, 635.54 and 283.53 is: 391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.63 : 635.54 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.63/635.54 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.63x = 635.54 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.63x = 180,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,193.24/460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.19

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