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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.87, 636.02 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.87, 636.02 and 264.38 is: 364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.87 : 636.02 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.87/636.02 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.87x = 636.02 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.87x = 168,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,147.46/460.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.85

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