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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 635.25 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 635.25 and 263.88 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 635.25 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/635.25 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 635.25 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 167,629.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,629.77/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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