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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.65, 636.50 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.65, 636.50 and 368.15 is: 508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.65 : 636.50 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.65/636.50 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.65x = 636.50 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.65x = 234,329.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,329.55/460.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.70

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