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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.21, 635.19 and 263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.21, 635.19 and 263.83 is: 364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.21 : 635.19 = 263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.21/635.19 = 263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.21x = 635.19 × 263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.21x = 167,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,582.18/460.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.14

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