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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.67, 635.32 and 366.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.67, 635.32 and 366.71 is: 505.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.67 : 635.32 = 366.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.67/635.32 = 366.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.67x = 635.32 × 366.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.67x = 232,978.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,978.20/460.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.74

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