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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.78, 635.16 and 313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.78, 635.16 and 313.36 is: 431.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.78 : 635.16 = 313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.78/635.16 = 313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.78x = 635.16 × 313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.78x = 199,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,033.74/460.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.95

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