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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.67, 635.43 and 292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.67, 635.43 and 292.55 is: 403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.67 : 635.43 = 292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.67/635.43 = 292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.67x = 635.43 × 292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.67x = 185,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,896.64/460.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.54

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