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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.79, 635.94 and 344.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.79, 635.94 and 344.15 is: 474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.79 : 635.94 = 344.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.79/635.94 = 344.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.79x = 635.94 × 344.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.79x = 218,857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,857.03/460.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.96

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