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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 635.58 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 635.58 and 286.20 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 635.58 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/635.58 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 635.58 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 181,903.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,903.00/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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