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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 636.09 and 271.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 636.09 and 271.87 is: 375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 636.09 = 271.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/636.09 = 271.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 636.09 × 271.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 172,935.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,935.38/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.20

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