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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.97, 636.14 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.97, 636.14 and 264.48 is: 364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.97 : 636.14 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.97/636.14 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.97x = 636.14 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.97x = 168,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,244.98/460.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.98

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