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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.90, 635.70 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.90, 635.70 and 301.42 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.90 : 635.70 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.90/635.70 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.90x = 635.70 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.90x = 191,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,612.69/460.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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