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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.64, 634.28 and 263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.64, 634.28 and 263.13 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.64 : 634.28 = 263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.64/634.28 = 263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.64x = 634.28 × 263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.64x = 166,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,898.10/459.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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