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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.23, 635.10 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.23, 635.10 and 250.40 is: 345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.23 : 635.10 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.23/635.10 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.23x = 635.10 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.23x = 159,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,025.86/460.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.54

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