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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 635.52 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 635.52 and 382.33 is: 527.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 635.52 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/635.52 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 635.52 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 242,978.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,978.36/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.16

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