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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.53, 635.54 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.53, 635.54 and 264.05 is: 364.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.53 : 635.54 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.53/635.54 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.53x = 635.54 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.53x = 167,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,812.22/460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.39

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