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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.45, 635.32 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.45, 635.32 and 261.24 is: 360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.45 : 635.32 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.45/635.32 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.45x = 635.32 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.45x = 165,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,969.69/460.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.45

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