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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.07, 634.73 and 263.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.07, 634.73 and 263.43 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.07 : 634.73 = 263.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.07/634.73 = 263.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.07x = 634.73 × 263.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.07x = 167,205.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,205.61/460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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