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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.52, 635.59 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.52, 635.59 and 264.05 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.52 : 635.59 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.52/635.59 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.52x = 635.59 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.52x = 167,823.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,823.70/460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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