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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.97, 634.77 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.97, 634.77 and 250.16 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.97 : 634.77 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.97/634.77 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.97x = 634.77 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.97x = 158,796.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,796.59/459.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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