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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 635.04 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 635.04 and 377.68 is: 520.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 635.04 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/635.04 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 635.04 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 239,841.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,841.91/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.58

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