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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.94, 634.58 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.94, 634.58 and 263.46 is: 363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.94 : 634.58 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.94/634.58 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.94x = 634.58 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.94x = 167,186.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,186.45/459.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.50

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