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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 634.50 and 405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 634.50 and 405.40 is: 558.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 634.50 = 405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/634.50 = 405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 634.50 × 405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 257,226.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,226.30/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.07

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