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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.94, 635.82 and 382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.94, 635.82 and 382.57 is: 527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.94 : 635.82 = 382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.94/635.82 = 382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.94x = 635.82 × 382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.94x = 243,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,244.07/460.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.72

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