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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.26, 736.44 and 460.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.26, 736.44 and 460.28 is: 634.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.26 : 736.44 = 460.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.26/736.44 = 460.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.26x = 736.44 × 460.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.26x = 338,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,968.60/534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.46

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