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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.70, 635.72 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.70, 635.72 and 261.50 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.70 : 635.72 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.70/635.72 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.70x = 635.72 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.70x = 166,243.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,243.02/460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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