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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.46, 635.40 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.46, 635.40 and 263.94 is: 364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.46 : 635.40 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.46/635.40 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.46x = 635.40 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.46x = 167,707.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,707.48/460.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.22

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