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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.71, 635.67 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.71, 635.67 and 373.23 is: 514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.71 : 635.67 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.71/635.67 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.71x = 635.67 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.71x = 237,251.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,251.11/460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.97

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