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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.62, 634.26 and 263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.62, 634.26 and 263.15 is: 363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.62 : 634.26 = 263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.62/634.26 = 263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.62x = 634.26 × 263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.62x = 166,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,902.35/459.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.13

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