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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.69, 636.21 and 292.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.69, 636.21 and 292.95 is: 404.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.69 : 636.21 = 292.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.69/636.21 = 292.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.69x = 636.21 × 292.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.69x = 186,379.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,379.88/460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.57

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