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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.87, 636.30 and 295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.87, 636.30 and 295.15 is: 407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.87 : 636.30 = 295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.87/636.30 = 295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.87x = 636.30 × 295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.87x = 187,803.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,803.95/460.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.50

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