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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.37, 635.17 and 263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.37, 635.17 and 263.87 is: 364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.37 : 635.17 = 263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.37/635.17 = 263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.37x = 635.17 × 263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.37x = 167,602.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,602.31/460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.06

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