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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.74, 635.67 and 261.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.74, 635.67 and 261.55 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.74 : 635.67 = 261.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.74/635.67 = 261.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.74x = 635.67 × 261.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.74x = 166,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,259.49/460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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