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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.59, 634.34 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.59, 634.34 and 263.22 is: 363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.59 : 634.34 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.59/634.34 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.59x = 634.34 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.59x = 166,969.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,969.25/459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.30

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