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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.42, 635.31 and 263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.42, 635.31 and 263.89 is: 364.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.42 : 635.31 = 263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.42/635.31 = 263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.42x = 635.31 × 263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.42x = 167,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,651.96/460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.13

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