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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.70, 635.33 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.70, 635.33 and 356.02 is: 490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.70 : 635.33 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.70/635.33 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.70x = 635.33 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.70x = 226,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,190.77/460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.97

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