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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 636.63 and 356.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 636.63 and 356.31 is: 492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 636.63 = 356.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/636.63 = 356.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 636.63 × 356.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 226,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,837.64/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.27

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