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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.48, 635.41 and 261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.48, 635.41 and 261.29 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.48 : 635.41 = 261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.48/635.41 = 261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.48x = 635.41 × 261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.48x = 166,026.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,026.28/460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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