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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 634.72 and 263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 634.72 and 263.48 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 634.72 = 263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/634.72 = 263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 634.72 × 263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 167,236.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,236.03/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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