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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.49, 635.42 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.49, 635.42 and 261.30 is: 360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.49 : 635.42 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.49/635.42 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.49x = 635.42 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.49x = 166,035.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,035.90/460.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.56

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