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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 635.77 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 635.77 and 261.50 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 635.77 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/635.77 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 635.77 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 166,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,253.44/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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