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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.96, 636.12 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.96, 636.12 and 264.53 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.96 : 636.12 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.96/636.12 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.96x = 636.12 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.96x = 168,274.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,274.41/460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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