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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.20, 635.18 and 263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.20, 635.18 and 263.71 is: 363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.20 : 635.18 = 263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.20/635.18 = 263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.20x = 635.18 × 263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.20x = 167,503.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,503.32/460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.98

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