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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.04, 634.84 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.04, 634.84 and 263.56 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.04 : 634.84 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.04/634.84 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.04x = 634.84 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.04x = 167,318.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,318.43/460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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