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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.88, 635.84 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.88, 635.84 and 336.24 is: 463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.88 : 635.84 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.88/635.84 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.88x = 635.84 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.88x = 213,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,794.84/460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.88

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