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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.96, 875.10 and 460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.96, 875.10 and 460 is: 633.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.96 : 875.10 = 460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.96/875.10 = 460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.96x = 875.10 × 460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.96x = 402,546
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,546/634.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.97

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