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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.83, 636.50 and 336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.83, 636.50 and 336.29 is: 464.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.83 : 636.50 = 336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.83/636.50 = 336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.83x = 636.50 × 336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.83x = 214,046.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,046.90/460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.48

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