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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 635.22 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 635.22 and 336.12 is: 463.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 635.22 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/635.22 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 635.22 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 213,510.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,510.15/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.47

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