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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.05, 634.87 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.05, 634.87 and 250.22 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.05 : 634.87 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.05/634.87 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.05x = 634.87 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.05x = 158,859.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,859.09/460.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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