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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.40, 635.31 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.40, 635.31 and 261.20 is: 360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.40 : 635.31 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.40/635.31 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.40x = 635.31 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.40x = 165,944.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,944.56/460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.44

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