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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.74, 634.42 and 263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.74, 634.42 and 263.23 is: 363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.74 : 634.42 = 263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.74/634.42 = 263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.74x = 634.42 × 263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.74x = 166,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,998.38/459.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.25

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