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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.98, 636.16 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.98, 636.16 and 264.50 is: 365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.98 : 636.16 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.98/636.16 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.98x = 636.16 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.98x = 168,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,264.32/460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.01

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