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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.41, 635.34 and 263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.41, 635.34 and 263.89 is: 364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.41 : 635.34 = 263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.41/635.34 = 263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.41x = 635.34 × 263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.41x = 167,659.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,659.87/460.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.15

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