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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.58, 634.21 and 263.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.58, 634.21 and 263.09 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.58 : 634.21 = 263.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.58/634.21 = 263.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.58x = 634.21 × 263.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.58x = 166,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,850.48/459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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