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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.96, 635.99 and 311.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.96, 635.99 and 311.51 is: 429.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.96 : 635.99 = 311.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.96/635.99 = 311.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.96x = 635.99 × 311.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.96x = 198,117.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,117.28/460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.80

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