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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.96, 876.51 and 460.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.96, 876.51 and 460.27 is: 635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.96 : 876.51 = 460.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.96/876.51 = 460.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.96x = 876.51 × 460.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.96x = 403,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,424.57/634.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.36

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