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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.59, 635.50 and 261.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.59, 635.50 and 261.37 is: 360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.59 : 635.50 = 261.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.59/635.50 = 261.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.59x = 635.50 × 261.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.59x = 166,102.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,102.46/460.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.63

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