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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.37, 635.09 and 263.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.37, 635.09 and 263.77 is: 363.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.37 : 635.09 = 263.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.37/635.09 = 263.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.37x = 635.09 × 263.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.37x = 167,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,517.69/460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.88

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