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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.27, 635.18 and 250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.27, 635.18 and 250.45 is: 345.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.27 : 635.18 = 250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.27/635.18 = 250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.27x = 635.18 × 250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.27x = 159,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,082.42/460.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.63

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