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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.83, 635.96 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.83, 635.96 and 264.36 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.83 : 635.96 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.83/635.96 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.83x = 635.96 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.83x = 168,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,123.05/460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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