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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.26, 950.73 and 460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.26, 950.73 and 460.50 is: 690.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.26 : 950.73 = 460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.26/950.73 = 460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.26x = 950.73 × 460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.26x = 437,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,811.17/634.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.27

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