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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.85, 635.46 and 313.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.85, 635.46 and 313.57 is: 432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.85 : 635.46 = 313.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.85/635.46 = 313.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.85x = 635.46 × 313.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.85x = 199,261.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,261.19/460.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.38

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