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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.65, 635.75 and 446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.65, 635.75 and 446.30 is: 615.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.65 : 635.75 = 446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.65/635.75 = 446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.65x = 635.75 × 446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.65x = 283,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,729.81/460.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.93

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