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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 635.64 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 635.64 and 264.18 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 635.64 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/635.64 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 635.64 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 167,923.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,923.38/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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