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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.45, 635.31 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.45, 635.31 and 263.92 is: 364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.45 : 635.31 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.45/635.31 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.45x = 635.31 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.45x = 167,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,671.02/460.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.15

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