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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.55, 635.58 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.55, 635.58 and 264.08 is: 364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.55 : 635.58 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.55/635.58 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.55x = 635.58 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.55x = 167,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,845.56/460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.44

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