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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.39, 635.36 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.39, 635.36 and 263.94 is: 364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.39 : 635.36 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.39/635.36 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.39x = 635.36 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.39x = 167,696.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,696.92/460.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.25

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