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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 635.58 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 635.58 and 402.48 is: 555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 635.58 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/635.58 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 635.58 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 255,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,808.24/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.14

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