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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.84, 635.46 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.84, 635.46 and 305.32 is: 421.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.84 : 635.46 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.84/635.46 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.84x = 635.46 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.84x = 194,018.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,018.65/460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.01

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