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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.58, 635.59 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.58, 635.59 and 264.09 is: 364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.58 : 635.59 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.58/635.59 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.58x = 635.59 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.58x = 167,852.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,852.96/460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.44

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