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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 635.50 and 283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 635.50 and 283.55 is: 391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 635.50 = 283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/635.50 = 283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 635.50 × 283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 180,196.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,196.90/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.19

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