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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 738.56 and 460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 738.56 and 460.04 is: 635.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 738.56 = 460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/738.56 = 460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 738.56 × 460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 339,767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,767.14/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.13

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