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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.83, 634.87 and 377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.83, 634.87 and 377.45 is: 520.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.83 : 634.87 = 377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.83/634.87 = 377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.83x = 634.87 × 377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.83x = 239,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,631.68/460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.00

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