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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 635.95 and 453.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 635.95 and 453.99 is: 626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 635.95 = 453.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/635.95 = 453.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 635.95 × 453.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 288,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,714.94/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.39

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