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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 635.63 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 635.63 and 313.07 is: 431.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 635.63 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/635.63 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 635.63 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 198,991.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,991.94/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.95

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