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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.71, 635.82 and 283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.71, 635.82 and 283.71 is: 391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.71 : 635.82 = 283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.71/635.82 = 283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.71x = 635.82 × 283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.71x = 180,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,388.49/460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.54

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