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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 635.46 and 286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 635.46 and 286.04 is: 394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 635.46 = 286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/635.46 = 286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 635.46 × 286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 181,766.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,766.98/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.60

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