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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.77, 636.15 and 355.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.77, 636.15 and 355.67 is: 491.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.77 : 636.15 = 355.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.77/636.15 = 355.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.77x = 636.15 × 355.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.77x = 226,256.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,256.29/460.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.04

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