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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.01, 634.79 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.01, 634.79 and 250.18 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.01 : 634.79 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.01/634.79 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.01x = 634.79 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.01x = 158,810.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,810.80/460.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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