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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.38, 635.22 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.38, 635.22 and 261.22 is: 360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.38 : 635.22 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.38/635.22 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.38x = 635.22 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.38x = 165,932.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,932.17/460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.42

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