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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.86, 635.66 and 311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.86, 635.66 and 311.56 is: 429.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.86 : 635.66 = 311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.86/635.66 = 311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.86x = 635.66 × 311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.86x = 198,046.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,046.23/460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.73

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