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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.99, 636.04 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.99, 636.04 and 264.50 is: 364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.99 : 636.04 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.99/636.04 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.99x = 636.04 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.99x = 168,232.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,232.58/460.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.94

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