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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.23, 635.19 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.23, 635.19 and 263.75 is: 364.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.23 : 635.19 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.23/635.19 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.23x = 635.19 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.23x = 167,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,529.73/460.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.01

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