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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.67, 634.40 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.67, 634.40 and 263.20 is: 363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.67 : 634.40 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.67/634.40 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.67x = 634.40 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.67x = 166,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,974.08/459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.25

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