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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.86, 635.55 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.86, 635.55 and 286.26 is: 394.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.86 : 635.55 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.86/635.55 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.86x = 635.55 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.86x = 181,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,932.54/460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.77

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