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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 635.07 and 313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 635.07 and 313.10 is: 431.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 635.07 = 313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/635.07 = 313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 635.07 × 313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 198,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,835.68/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.58

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