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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.29, 635.21 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.29, 635.21 and 250.47 is: 345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.29 : 635.21 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.29/635.21 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.29x = 635.21 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.29x = 159,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,101.05/460.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.65

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