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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.84, 635.24 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.84, 635.24 and 313.22 is: 431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.84 : 635.24 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.84/635.24 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.84x = 635.24 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.84x = 198,969.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,969.87/460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.75

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