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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.75, 634.44 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.75, 634.44 and 263.22 is: 363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.75 : 634.44 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.75/634.44 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.75x = 634.44 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.75x = 166,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,997.30/459.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.24

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