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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 635.18 and 336.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 635.18 and 336.47 is: 463.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 635.18 = 336.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/635.18 = 336.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 635.18 × 336.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 213,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,714.16/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.79

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