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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 635.85 and 285.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 635.85 and 285.93 is: 394.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 635.85 = 285.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/635.85 = 285.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 635.85 × 285.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 181,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,808.59/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.47

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