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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.74, 636 and 294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.74, 636 and 294.96 is: 407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.74 : 636 = 294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.74/636 = 294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.74x = 636 × 294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.74x = 187,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,594.56/460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.16

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