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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.87, 635.76 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.87, 635.76 and 313.60 is: 432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.87 : 635.76 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.87/635.76 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.87x = 635.76 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.87x = 199,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,374.34/460.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.60

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