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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.66, 635.72 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.66, 635.72 and 264.20 is: 364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.66 : 635.72 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.66/635.72 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.66x = 635.72 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.66x = 167,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,957.22/460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.60

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