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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.70, 635.67 and 285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.70, 635.67 and 285.96 is: 394.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.70 : 635.67 = 285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.70/635.67 = 285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.70x = 635.67 × 285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.70x = 181,776.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,776.19/460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.57

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