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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.86, 636.00 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.86, 636.00 and 264.38 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.86 : 636.00 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.86/636.00 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.86x = 636.00 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.86x = 168,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,142.25/460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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