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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 635.88 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 635.88 and 303.63 is: 418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 635.88 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/635.88 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 635.88 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 193,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,072.24/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.88

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