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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.53, 635.58 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.53, 635.58 and 264.11 is: 364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.53 : 635.58 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.53/635.58 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.53x = 635.58 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.53x = 167,859.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,859.86/460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.49

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