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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.63, 635.67 and 264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.63, 635.67 and 264.07 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.63 : 635.67 = 264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.63/635.67 = 264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.63x = 635.67 × 264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.63x = 167,859.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,859.79/460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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