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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.40, 635.34 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.40, 635.34 and 263.93 is: 364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.40 : 635.34 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.40/635.34 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.40x = 635.34 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.40x = 167,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,685.29/460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.22

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