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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.03, 634.85 and 253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.03, 634.85 and 253.03 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.03 : 634.85 = 253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.03/634.85 = 253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.03x = 634.85 × 253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.03x = 160,636.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,636.10/460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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