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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.87, 635.08 and 381.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.87, 635.08 and 381.97 is: 526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.87 : 635.08 = 381.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.87/635.08 = 381.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.87x = 635.08 × 381.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.87x = 242,581.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,581.51/460.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.36

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