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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.74, 635.46 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.74, 635.46 and 301.12 is: 415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.74 : 635.46 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.74/635.46 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.74x = 635.46 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.74x = 191,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,349.72/460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.31

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