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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.69, 635.75 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.69, 635.75 and 264.16 is: 364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.69 : 635.75 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.69/635.75 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.69x = 635.75 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.69x = 167,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,940.18/460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.54

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