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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 635.55 and 264.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 635.55 and 264.03 is: 364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 635.55 = 264.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/635.55 = 264.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 635.55 × 264.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 167,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,804.27/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.25

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