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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.02, 634.62 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.02, 634.62 and 263.46 is: 363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.02 : 634.62 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.02/634.62 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.02x = 634.62 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.02x = 167,196.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,196.99/460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.46

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