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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 636.15 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 636.15 and 264.53 is: 365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 636.15 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/636.15 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 636.15 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 168,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,283.34/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.13

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