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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.54, 634.22 and 263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.54, 634.22 and 263.03 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.54 : 634.22 = 263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.54/634.22 = 263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.54x = 634.22 × 263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.54x = 166,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,818.89/459.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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