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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 634.98 and 436.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 634.98 and 436.11 is: 601.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 634.98 = 436.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/634.98 = 436.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 634.98 × 436.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 276,921.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,921.13/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.06

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