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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 635.60 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 635.60 and 264.20 is: 364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 635.60 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/635.60 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 635.60 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 167,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,925.52/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.56

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