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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.98, 636.28 and 303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.98, 636.28 and 303.73 is: 419.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.98 : 636.28 = 303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.98/636.28 = 303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.98x = 636.28 × 303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.98x = 193,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,256.49/460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.23

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