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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 635.78 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 635.78 and 264.24 is: 364.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 635.78 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/635.78 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 635.78 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 167,998.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,998.51/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.64

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