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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.99, 635.73 and 355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.99, 635.73 and 355.91 is: 490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.99 : 635.73 = 355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.99/635.73 = 355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.99x = 635.73 × 355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.99x = 226,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,260.88/460.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.82

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