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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.10, 634.92 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.10, 634.92 and 250.27 is: 345.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.10 : 634.92 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.10/634.92 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.10x = 634.92 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.10x = 158,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,901.43/460.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.36

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