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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.98, 636.35 and 416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.98, 636.35 and 416.52 is: 574.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.98 : 636.35 = 416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.98/636.35 = 416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.98x = 636.35 × 416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.98x = 265,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,050.42/460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.97

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