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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.74, 634.38 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.74, 634.38 and 263.24 is: 363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.74 : 634.38 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.74/634.38 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.74x = 634.38 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.74x = 166,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,994.19/459.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.24

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