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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.16, 635.04 and 250.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.16, 635.04 and 250.35 is: 345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.16 : 635.04 = 250.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.16/635.04 = 250.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.16x = 635.04 × 250.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.16x = 158,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,978.94/460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.48

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