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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.78, 635.30 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.78, 635.30 and 294.72 is: 406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.78 : 635.30 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.78/635.30 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.78x = 635.30 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.78x = 187,235.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,235.62/460.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.34

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