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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.93, 736.56 and 460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.93, 736.56 and 460.12 is: 634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.93 : 736.56 = 460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.93/736.56 = 460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.93x = 736.56 × 460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.93x = 338,905.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,905.99/533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.74

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