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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.81, 635.89 and 264.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.81, 635.89 and 264.31 is: 364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.81 : 635.89 = 264.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.81/635.89 = 264.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.81x = 635.89 × 264.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.81x = 168,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,074.65/460.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.74

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