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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.72, 634.39 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.72, 634.39 and 263.27 is: 363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.72 : 634.39 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.72/634.39 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.72x = 634.39 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.72x = 167,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,016.78/459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.30

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