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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.69, 635.85 and 264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.69, 635.85 and 264.26 is: 364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.69 : 635.85 = 264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.69/635.85 = 264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.69x = 635.85 × 264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.69x = 168,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,031.31/460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.74

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