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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 634.83 and 260.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 634.83 and 260.91 is: 360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 634.83 = 260.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/634.83 = 260.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 634.83 × 260.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 165,633.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,633.50/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.01

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