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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.50, 635.46 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.50, 635.46 and 263.98 is: 364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.50 : 635.46 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.50/635.46 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.50x = 635.46 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.50x = 167,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,748.73/460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.28

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