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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.51, 635.47 and 264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.51, 635.47 and 264.01 is: 364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.51 : 635.47 = 264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.51/635.47 = 264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.51x = 635.47 × 264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.51x = 167,770.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,770.43/460.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.31

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