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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.98, 635.99 and 313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.98, 635.99 and 313.38 is: 432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.98 : 635.99 = 313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.98/635.99 = 313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.98x = 635.99 × 313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.98x = 199,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,304.98/460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.35

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