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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.95, 635.93 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.95, 635.93 and 295.13 is: 407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.95 : 635.93 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.95/635.93 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.95x = 635.93 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.95x = 187,683.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,683.24/460.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.17

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