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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.29, 635.34 and 263.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.29, 635.34 and 263.95 is: 364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.29 : 635.34 = 263.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.29/635.34 = 263.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.29x = 635.34 × 263.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.29x = 167,697.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,697.99/460.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.33

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