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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.10, 634.94 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.10, 634.94 and 250.28 is: 345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.10 : 634.94 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.10/634.94 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.10x = 634.94 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.10x = 158,912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,912.78/460.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.39

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