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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.79, 635.92 and 264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.79, 635.92 and 264.29 is: 364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.79 : 635.92 = 264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.79/635.92 = 264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.79x = 635.92 × 264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.79x = 168,068.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,068.23/460.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.74

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