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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.54, 635.50 and 261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.54, 635.50 and 261.38 is: 360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.54 : 635.50 = 261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.54/635.50 = 261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.54x = 635.50 × 261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.54x = 166,106.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,106.99/460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.68

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