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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.79, 636.05 and 362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.79, 636.05 and 362.98 is: 501.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.79 : 636.05 = 362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.79/636.05 = 362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.79x = 636.05 × 362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.79x = 230,875.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,875.13/460.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.04

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