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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.01, 634.83 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.01, 634.83 and 263.58 is: 363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.01 : 634.83 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.01/634.83 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.01x = 634.83 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.01x = 167,328.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,328.49/460.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.75

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