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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.85, 635.85 and 286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.85, 635.85 and 286.29 is: 395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.85 : 635.85 = 286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.85/635.85 = 286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.85x = 635.85 × 286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.85x = 182,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,037.50/460.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.01

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