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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.05, 634.87 and 250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.05, 634.87 and 250.23 is: 345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.05 : 634.87 = 250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.05/634.87 = 250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.05x = 634.87 × 250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.05x = 158,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,861.34/460.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.32

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