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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.77, 635.63 and 336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.77, 635.63 and 336.23 is: 463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.77 : 635.63 = 336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.77/635.63 = 336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.77x = 635.63 × 336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.77x = 213,713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,713.02/460.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.82

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