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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.69, 635.78 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.69, 635.78 and 286.07 is: 394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.69 : 635.78 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.69/635.78 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.69x = 635.78 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.69x = 181,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,875.12/460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.79

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