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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.70, 634.41 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.70, 634.41 and 263.27 is: 363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.70 : 634.41 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.70/634.41 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.70x = 634.41 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.70x = 167,022.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,022.71/459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.33

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