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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.03, 634.69 and 263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.03, 634.69 and 263.40 is: 363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.03 : 634.69 = 263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.03/634.69 = 263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.03x = 634.69 × 263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.03x = 167,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,177.35/460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.41

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