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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 635.62 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 635.62 and 264.12 is: 364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 635.62 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/635.62 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 635.62 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 167,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,879.95/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.48

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