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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.55, 635.56 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.55, 635.56 and 264.09 is: 364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.55 : 635.56 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.55/635.56 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.55x = 635.56 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.55x = 167,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,846.76/460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.45

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