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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.49, 635.40 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.49, 635.40 and 263.97 is: 364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.49 : 635.40 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.49/635.40 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.49x = 635.40 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.49x = 167,724.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,724.02/460.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.23

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