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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 634.23 and 447.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 634.23 and 447.39 is: 615.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 634.23 = 447.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/634.23 = 447.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 634.23 × 447.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 283,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,748.16/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.65

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