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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 636.14 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 636.14 and 286.32 is: 395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 636.14 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/636.14 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 636.14 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 182,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,139.60/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.17

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