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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 853.16 and 460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 853.16 and 460.40 is: 635.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 853.16 = 460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/853.16 = 460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 853.16 × 460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 392,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,788.30/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.64

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