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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.35, 635.21 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.35, 635.21 and 261.09 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.35 : 635.21 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.35/635.21 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.35x = 635.21 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.35x = 165,846.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,846.65/460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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