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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.28, 635.04 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.28, 635.04 and 263.72 is: 363.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.28 : 635.04 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.28/635.04 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.28x = 635.04 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.28x = 167,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,474.34/460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.85

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