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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.88, 636.04 and 383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.88, 636.04 and 383.12 is: 528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.88 : 636.04 = 383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.88/636.04 = 383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.88x = 636.04 × 383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.88x = 243,679.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,679.64/460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.73

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