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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.71, 634.95 and 336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.71, 634.95 and 336.17 is: 463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.71 : 634.95 = 336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.71/634.95 = 336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.71x = 634.95 × 336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.71x = 213,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,451.14/460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.31

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