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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.95, 634.50 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.95, 634.50 and 263.39 is: 363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.95 : 634.50 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.95/634.50 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.95x = 634.50 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.95x = 167,117.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,117.78/459.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.34

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