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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.09, 634.97 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.09, 634.97 and 263.64 is: 363.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.09 : 634.97 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.09/634.97 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.09x = 634.97 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.09x = 167,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,403.49/460.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.85

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