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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.88, 636.80 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.88, 636.80 and 363.40 is: 502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.88 : 636.80 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.88/636.80 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.88x = 636.80 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.88x = 231,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,413.12/460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.11

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