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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.90, 635.97 and 264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.90, 635.97 and 264.41 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.90 : 635.97 = 264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.90/635.97 = 264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.90x = 635.97 × 264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.90x = 168,156.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,156.83/460.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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