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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.21, 635.11 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.21, 635.11 and 250.41 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.21 : 635.11 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.21/635.11 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.21x = 635.11 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.21x = 159,034.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,034.29/460.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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