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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.81, 635.61 and 313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.81, 635.61 and 313.39 is: 432.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.81 : 635.61 = 313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.81/635.61 = 313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.81x = 635.61 × 313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.81x = 199,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,193.82/460.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.27

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