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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.84, 636.08 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.84, 636.08 and 313.44 is: 432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.84 : 636.08 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.84/636.08 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.84x = 636.08 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.84x = 199,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,372.92/460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.63

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