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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.63, 635.70 and 381.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.63, 635.70 and 381.93 is: 527.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.63 : 635.70 = 381.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.63/635.70 = 381.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.63x = 635.70 × 381.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.63x = 242,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,792.90/460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.09

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