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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 636.03 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 636.03 and 313.56 is: 432.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 636.03 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/636.03 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 636.03 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 199,433.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,433.57/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.91

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