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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.71, 634.37 and 263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.71, 634.37 and 263.19 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.71 : 634.37 = 263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.71/634.37 = 263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.71x = 634.37 × 263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.71x = 166,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,959.84/459.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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