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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.71, 635.78 and 295.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.71, 635.78 and 295.00 is: 407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.71 : 635.78 = 295.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.71/635.78 = 295.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.71x = 635.78 × 295.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.71x = 187,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,554.25/460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.10

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