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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.49, 635.18 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.49, 635.18 and 263.84 is: 363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.49 : 635.18 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.49/635.18 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.49x = 635.18 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.49x = 167,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,581.40/460.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.92

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