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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.71, 636.33 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.71, 636.33 and 336.18 is: 464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.71 : 636.33 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.71/636.33 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.71x = 636.33 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.71x = 213,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,921.42/460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.33

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