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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.89, 634.64 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.89, 634.64 and 250.07 is: 345.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.89 : 634.64 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.89/634.64 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.89x = 634.64 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.89x = 158,704.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,704.42/459.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.09

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