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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.74, 635.68 and 264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.74, 635.68 and 264.22 is: 364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.74 : 635.68 = 264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.74/635.68 = 264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.74x = 635.68 × 264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.74x = 167,959.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,959.37/460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.54

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