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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.94, 634.93 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.94, 634.93 and 263.41 is: 363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.94 : 634.93 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.94/634.93 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.94x = 634.93 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.94x = 167,246.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,246.91/459.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.63

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