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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.76, 634.51 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.76, 634.51 and 263.27 is: 363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.76 : 634.51 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.76/634.51 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.76x = 634.51 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.76x = 167,047.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,047.45/459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.34

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