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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.07, 634.88 and 250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.07, 634.88 and 250.23 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.07 : 634.88 = 250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.07/634.88 = 250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.07x = 634.88 × 250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.07x = 158,864.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,864.77/460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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