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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 636.30 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 636.30 and 363.72 is: 502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 636.30 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/636.30 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 636.30 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 231,435.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,435.04/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.38

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