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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.67, 634.32 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.67, 634.32 and 263.18 is: 363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.67 : 634.32 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.67/634.32 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.67x = 634.32 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.67x = 166,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,940.34/459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.17

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