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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.97, 634.70 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.97, 634.70 and 263.52 is: 363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.97 : 634.70 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.97/634.70 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.97x = 634.70 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.97x = 167,256.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,256.14/459.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.62

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