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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.58, 635.60 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.58, 635.60 and 261.40 is: 360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.58 : 635.60 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.58/635.60 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.58x = 635.60 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.58x = 166,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,142.94/460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.72

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