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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 635.59 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 635.59 and 264.11 is: 364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 635.59 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/635.59 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 635.59 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 167,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,861.18/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.48

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