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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 635.82 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 635.82 and 264.18 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 635.82 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/635.82 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 635.82 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 167,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,970.93/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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