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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 636.13 and 314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 636.13 and 314.20 is: 433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 636.13 = 314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/636.13 = 314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 636.13 × 314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 199,872.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,872.05/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.75

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