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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.72, 634.36 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.72, 634.36 and 263.22 is: 363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.72 : 634.36 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.72/634.36 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.72x = 634.36 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.72x = 166,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,976.24/459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.21

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