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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 635.48 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 635.48 and 261.40 is: 360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 635.48 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/635.48 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 635.48 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 166,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,114.47/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.68

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