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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.43, 635.34 and 261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.43, 635.34 and 261.26 is: 360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.43 : 635.34 = 261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.43/635.34 = 261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.43x = 635.34 × 261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.43x = 165,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,988.93/460.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.51

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