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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.39, 635.56 and 263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.39, 635.56 and 263.87 is: 364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.39 : 635.56 = 263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.39/635.56 = 263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.39x = 635.56 × 263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.39x = 167,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,705.22/460.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.27

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